How do you describe the feeling of completing a good book?

[CaptainQuirk]

I'm working on a poem, but I can't figure out how to write out that feeling. Help would be appreciated.

[shatteredwindow]

I always feel sad.

[Reel Hit Slim]

[I]Damn, already?[/I]

[CaptainQuirk]

Maybe this should have gone in Creationism Corner.... Damn it.

[shatteredwindow]

But otherwise satisfied if it's truly good.

[aliendrone123]

I get sad if it's a great book. I actually got really sad at the end of Watchmen, because it was so damn awesome.

[macacan]

Arousal

[editline]12th January 2001[/editline]

Fine, I usually feel a little disappointed, then desire for another book.

[Applecrap]

I was extremely angry at the end of Brisingr because the series wasn't fucking over yet. I was so content that it was about to end and I got to the last page like: What?

Paolini apparently can't tell a story in less than four 20 lb. books.

[CaptainQuirk]

Would you say "sorrowful satisfaction" is accurate?

[editline]11th January 2011[/editline]

[QUOTE=macacan;27361611]Arousal[/QUOTE]

Uhhh no.

[Ninja Duck]

However the ending made me feel.

[EliteNachos]

I've heard of people crying over the end of books (cough, Harry Potter, cough)

I personally, have a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. If it's the end of a whole series, I feel pretty good, because now I can pick whatever I want to read next. If it's a book in the middle of a series and the next one hasn't been released yet, then that makes me pretty mad because I'm not a patient person.

Hope that helps.

[J4censolo]

Satisfaction and;

[QUOTE=shatteredwindow;27361415]I always feel sad.[/QUOTE]

I always get sad too, mainly because something I was really enjoying ended. This applies to games and movies too.

[Extroll]

It's a bittersweet feeling.

[hurts]

Finished War and Peace:

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[Shootzki]

When it is utterly fantastic I (no joke) close the book, look up with a retarded look, and whisper "Wow" to myself. Great books usually leave me shaken by the end. I then I am slightly saddened because I can't read anymore of it.

[Christy]

Mournful

[GeneralSanchez]

The reader can feel sad or happy but there has to be a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction (unless you're being an ass and deliberately holding out for a sequel), otherwise I'll sit there and say "This book has made zero impact on me."
So, I think satisfaction is the key.

[imptastick2]

If a book is VERY good I normally feel hungry fo more and search for more works by the author, or go online to discus it

I know its a little geekish but good books have that power

[PlamZ]

Feels like shit, unless there's a sequel.

[Wata]

Satisfied, disapointed its over, especially if its the last in a series.

[Jo The Shmo]

I'm usually tired and nervous because I know the essay is due in just a few hours.

[Zally13]

I don't read books.